J MICHAEL'S TAVERN & GRILLE
715 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 7723234767
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
APR 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 6 small flying insects flying in back kitchen above dry storage shelves not landing.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler: House made Remoulade sauce made on 7/27 Roasted fresh garlic and oil made on 7/15 See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler: House made Remoulade sauce made on 7/27 Roasted fresh garlic and oil made on 7/15 See stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed soiled bowl stored inside hand wash sink at bar Operator removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at bar at 0 ppm
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ice machine sliding window cracked
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelves soiled with old food debris
Jan 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at bar at 0 ppm
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 6 small flying insects flying in back kitchen above dry storage shelves not landing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license12.1.2025
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Tuna salad made on 1/21 Rice made on 1/22 Chicken salad made on 1/18 exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Tuna salad made on 1/21 Rice made on 1/22 Chicken salad made on 1/18 exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ice machine sliding window cracked
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelves soiled with old food debris
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then proceed to grab jar of mayonnaise from walk in cooler without washing hands. Operator reviewed proper Hand washing procedures - employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over ready to eat hot dogs at walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed salsa with date mark 7/23 Observed cooked rice with date mark 8/2 Items marked with date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At reach in cooler at prep kitchen - Observed salsa with date mark 7/23 Observed cooked rice with date mark 8/2 Items marked with date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed whole roast roast beef inside walk in cooler, per operator, roast beef cooked to 118F-123F, then cooled, then fully cooked with out without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Provided operator with proper documentation and operator labeled roast beef properly.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed out and had employees sign at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor of freezer
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink.
May 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 form to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Alaina-person in charge.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink with chlorine 100ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef not all commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 form to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Alaina-person in charge.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -for tilapia in ceviche. Operator will ask for letter of parasite destruction or order from new purveyor. Tilapia ceviche may not be served raw until proof is received by inspector.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -tilapia in ceviche, operator will add symbol or asterisk to menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no chlorine test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -for tilapia in ceviche. Operator will ask for letter of parasite destruction or order from new purveyor. Tilapia ceviche may not be served raw until proof is received by inspector.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -tilapia in ceviche, operator will add symbol or asterisk to menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no chlorine test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight build up in top inside of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in maceca. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above char broiled soiled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.